Weddings & Celebrations

When silence is not enough and words fall still, music lifts the spirit and makes the moment eternal. Elegant, sweeping music for religious ceremonies and civil rites in Florence, Siena, Chianti, the Val d'Orcia, Lucca and all over Tuscany

Wedding Singer in Tuscany: an Italian Opera Tenor for Your Church Ceremony

Maestro Ilarion is an Italian tenor and pianist specialising in church wedding music. As well as Sicily, he accompanies weddings throughout Tuscany: in Florence, Chianti, the Val d'Orcia, Siena, Lucca and Versilia. In church he sings the Ave Maria and the moments of the nuptial Mass; at the reception, in a villa or a winery, he accompanies the aperitif, the couple's entrance and the toast. If you are looking for a wedding singer in Tuscany who truly knows the Catholic liturgy, this page tells you everything you need to decide.

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Listen to the voice before you choose

For a wedding singer, the only proof that matters is the voice. Listen to the Ave Maria by Gounod and the live recording in church: real performances, not studio recordings. As you scroll, the "Listen to the Tenor's voice" button also appears, with an Invocation to the Holy Spirit.

Church music, moment by moment

The programme is built around the rite and agreed with the parish priest. These are some of the pieces in the Maestro's repertoire, which includes more than sixty hymns for the nuptial Mass:

To understand what to choose for each moment, read the guide to church wedding songs.

With the parish organist and choir

Many Tuscan churches have an organist or a choir. The Maestro gladly sings with them: he takes the solo moments, such as the psalm, communion and the Ave Maria, while the choir and organ lead the congregation's parts. Where there is no organ, as in many country churches, he brings his own keyboard and accompanies himself.

At the reception: villa, winery, castle

After church, the same voice can accompany the celebration: piano during the aperitif in the garden, a famous aria as the couple enters the hall, a romanza at the toast, great Italian and Neapolitan songs at the end of the evening. Elegant live music that never drowns out conversation.

Where I sing in Tuscany

Florence, Fiesole and Settignano, in the city's churches and on the hills overlooking it. Chianti, from Greve to Radda, from Gaiole to Castellina, among Romanesque country churches and wine estates. Siena and the Val d'Orcia: Pienza, Montalcino, Montepulciano, San Quirico and Bagno Vignoni. San Gimignano, Volterra and the Valdelsa. Lucca, Versilia and the Garfagnana, from Pietrasanta to Forte dei Marmi. The Maremma and the coast, from Bolgheri to the Argentario. Arezzo and Cortona. For every location, travel, rehearsal in church and instruments are organized in advance.

For couples coming from abroad

Many weddings in Tuscany are for couples from abroad. The Maestro works remotely with couples and wedding planners, introduces the pieces in several languages and suggests moments that move guests who don't speak Italian: Schubert's Ave Maria, an opera aria, an Italian song dedicated to the couple.

How it works

1. Send us the date, place and church. We reply with availability. 2. We choose the pieces together, moment by moment, and agree them with the priest. 3. On the wedding day the Maestro arrives early, rehearses in church and sings your Mass.

Every wedding is different: for more information on programme, repertoire and availability, write to us with the place, the church and the date. We'll reply with a tailor-made proposal.

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What couples say

Testimonials translated from Italian.

We chose Corrado to accompany the celebration of our wedding and we are deeply grateful. His voice, intense and full of sensitivity, turned every hymn into a true prayer, helping us and our guests live the sacrament with recollection and emotion. With professionalism, discretion and great faith he made the liturgy even more intense. Heartfelt thanks for giving voice to our prayer on the most beautiful day of our lives.

Ketty

Corrado's enchanting voice made my wedding magical, both in church and during dinner. He moved everyone with his intense performances, and then got us dancing, singing and having fun with his always elegant and friendly manner. Thank you so much for making our day even more unforgettable.

Avv. Bernadette Mazzú

An astonishing voice. He sang at my wedding and I can only say thank you: he moved everyone and, with his singing, helped make my special day perfect.

Emanuele Basile

Ilarion's voice made our wedding unforgettable. Every guest was spellbound.

Giulia B.

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Wedding stories from Tuscany

Would you like to hear the voice that will sing in your church?

Listen to Maestro Ilarion live in church. Then check availability for your date: we'll reply with an idea for your programme.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can you get more information about the wedding singer in Tuscany?

Just write with the date, the place and the church of your wedding. The Maestro will reply with availability and a tailor-made programme proposal, for the church ceremony and, if you wish, for the reception.

Which pieces does the tenor sing during the wedding Mass?

The repertoire includes more than sixty hymns for the nuptial Mass: Kyrie, Gloria, Alleluia, offertory and communion hymns, Sanctus and Agnus Dei, the three Ave Marias by Schubert, Gounod and Caccini, and the wedding marches. The programme is chosen together and agreed with the priest.

Can the tenor sing with the church organist or choir in Tuscany?

Yes. The tenor sings the solo moments, such as the psalm, communion and the Ave Maria, while the organist and choir accompany the congregation's parts. Where there is no organ, the Maestro brings his own keyboard.

Does the tenor also sing at the villa reception?

Yes: piano during the aperitif, an aria at the couple's entrance, a romanza at the toast and great Italian and Neapolitan songs at the end of the evening. For villas and wineries, space, sound system and times for outdoor music are checked in advance.

Does the tenor work with foreign couples and wedding planners?

Yes, many weddings in Tuscany are for foreign couples. The Maestro works remotely, introduces the pieces in several languages and coordinates with wedding planners on programme, timing and logistics.

How far in advance should you book the wedding singer in Tuscany?

For dates between May and October it's best to book at least six to nine months ahead, because Tuscany is in high demand. That way travel, the rehearsal in church and the programme can be organized calmly.

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